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'There may be an impact...': Ahead of Bengaluru bandh, Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue advisory for passengers

‘ There may be an impact…’: Ahead of Bengaluru bandh, Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue advisory for passengers Bengaluru, the IT hub of India, is facing a shutdown on September 26, 2023, as several pro-Kannada and farmer groups have called for a bandh to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh, which is expected to affect normal life and business activities in the city, has also prompted some airlines to issue travel advisories for their passengers. Akasa Air, the newest and fastest-growing airline in India, has advised its customers to plan for extra travel time and reach the airport at least three hours prior to the departure of their flights. The airline also offered its customers an option to rebook their flights at no additional cost if they choose not to travel on the day of the bandh123. SpiceJet, another low-cost carrier that has been struggling with financial woes and declining market share, has also issued a similar advisory for its passengers. The airline said